VILLAGE OF WORTH
MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING
HELD July 5, 2006
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CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE CITIZEN’S COMMENTS SWEARING IN
CEREMONY PRESIDENT’S REPORT CLERK’S REPORT TRUSTEE’S REPORT Trustee Alcala Police & Fire Life Safety
Commission Trustee Keller Public Works Trustee Rhein Golf CourseTrustee Hartz Building &
Zoning Trustee WernerFinancing & Licensing Bill List Trustee Adamski Beautification Committee Worth Days Committee 2006/2007 BUDGET
APPROPRIATIONS ATTORNEY’S REPORT ESTABLISHMENT OF
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVE CONSENT
AGENDA ORDINANCE #06-46 CITIZEN’S COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT |
President Guzdziol called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. Roll call indicated that the following trustees were present: Becky Alcala, Randy Keller, Mary Rhein, Sally Hartz, and Kevin Werner. Also in attendance at the meeting were Attorney Mathias Delort, Village Clerk Bonnie Price, Building Commissioner Bruce Zartler, Superintendent Wayne Demonbreun and Police Chief Patrick O’Connor. Pledge of Allegiance. Clerk Price swore in Police Officer Timothy Denton. President Guzdziol stated he had a meeting with Hank Potts of Groen Waste regarding a lock mechanism for dumpsters so the lids close automatically. President Guzdziol stated he will have a meeting with Mr. Prosser, a potential developer for the TIF project President Guzdziol made the following appointments: Sharon Plahm Wierenga Police & Fire Commission Without objection this will remain on the consent agenda. President Guzdziol requested Finance Director Barb Maziarek to explain the changes to the appropriations ordinance. Finance Director Maziarek stated that a few changes to the revenue portion of the budget were made to reflect the balances in the trial balance. Trustee Werner questioned Director Maziarek’s confidence in the revenue projections. Clerk Price stated she has received a request to approve tag days request from Worth Professional Firefighters Union IAFF Local 3259 to tag at 111th & Harlem on August 4, 11, & 18, 2006. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Clerk Price stated that Magnum Landscape had a hearing with the REDB on April 19, 2006 to request a special use permit to operate a landscape business in B2 zoning. The REDB approved the request but the Village Board held the business license pending payment of fines and tickets. Magnum Landscaping paid the fines and tickets at the Village Hall today. Clerk Price polled the Board on how they would like to proceed. Trustee Rhein questioned the dumpster that is placed on 107th Street. The Board tabled the issue until next meeting. Trustee Alcala submitted the Fire report for May 2006. Trustee Alcala announced the Life Safety Committee will meet on Wednesday, July 19 at 7 p.m. at the Village Hall. Trustee Keller stated the water was tested in May and June and is safe for consumption. Trustee Keller stated we had a 12” water main break on Oak Park on June 22. Public Works repaired the main break in approximately 12 hours. Trustee Keller questioned Attorney Delort on whether the Village can bill the contractor who broke the main for the overtime. Attorney Delort stated the Village can send a demand letter to the contractor. Trustee Rhein stated that on July 27, 2006, the Neverly Brothers will be performing at the Edge Bar and Grill. There will be a $3.00 cover charge. No report. Trustee Werner stated that on the consent agenda is the approval for the bill list in the amount of $244,162.70. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. No report. Ordinance #06-46 – An ordinance approving a subdivision of property, a lot frontage variance and lot area variance for the property located at 10748 S. Ridgeland Avenue. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Rhein asked this item to be stricken from the consent agenda and held for separate vote. Ordinance #06-47 – An ordinance regarding purchasing policies. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Rhein seconded by Trustee Hartz to establish the consent agenda. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. Consent Agenda July 5, 2006 r Approve executive and regular minutes from June 12 and regular minutes from June 20, 2006. r To advise and consent to the Village President’s appointment of Sharon Plahm Wierenga to the Police & Fire Commission. r Approve tag days request from Worth Professional Firefighters Union IAFF Local 3259 to tag at 111th & Harlem on August 4, 11, & 18, 2006. r Approve the bill list in the amount of $244,162.70. r
r Approve ordinance #06-47 - An ordinance regarding purchasing. Trustee Rhein seconded by Trustee Hartz to approve the consent agenda as adopted. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee, Rhein, Hartz, Alcala, Werner and Keller Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Absent: Adamski (1) Motion carried. Trustee Alcala moved seconded by Trustee Keller to approve Ordinance #06-46 An ordinance approving a subdivision of property, a lot frontage variance and lot area variance for the property located at 10748 S. Ridgeland Avenue. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee, Alcala, Werner, Keller and President Guzdziol Ayes: (4). Nays: Trustee Rhein, Hartz (2). Absent: Adamski (1) Motion carried. Resident Jack Boehm stated there is a precedent for rehearing the petition from Magnum Landscape to the REDB. Pat Ward from Autoworth inquired on the locking mechanism for dumpsters. Resident Dave Clark inquired on why 107th Street is being closed for eight days. Trustee Keller stated Metra is doing work on the train crossing. Resident George Cerniak inquired on whether Magnum Landscape is in a residential area? President Guzdziol stated his parcel is zoned business. Attorney Delort stated the REDB should try to clean up the zoning map. Trustee Hartz moved seconded by Trustee Alcala to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:35 p.m. a.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. ________________________________________ Bonnie M. Price Village Clerk |
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